CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statement on a news report Republican Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman may be in line for a job in
Contact: Keith Gaby, kgaby@edf.org, 202-572-3336 Environmental Defense Fund has launched a new TV ad to highlight the need for a fully capable Environmental Protection Agency to protect the health of all Americans. The ad, which will run for three weeks
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today joined House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Vice Chair Linda Sánchez (D-CA) to launch the Jobs for America Task Forces, a unified effort from the
Contact: David Keith (323) 400-8853 david@randybryceforcongress.com CALEDONIA, WI – Today, former Democratic Wisconsin Congressman Dave Obey endorsed Randy Bryce to replace Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District: Paul Ryan has, for far too long, gotten away with his finely
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Senate Budget Committee Chairman Pete Domenici (R-NM): “My first job on Capitol Hill was in the Senate, back when
Contact: Lisa Hagenow, Business Communications Writer lisa.hagenow@schencksc.com 800-236-2246 WISCONSIN – Taureau Group, formerly Schenck M&A Solutions, is hosting an M&A Forum, “Riding the Wave of a Robust M&A Market.” The third annual forum will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, from
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate approved an incentive package for Foxconn. State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement. “This is an important step for the future of Wisconsin and our
Contact: Ben Voelkel: ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON — During an appearance on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Alley’ Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke about his meeting with the president at the White House Tuesday night to discuss clean tax reform. Excerpts from Senator Johnson’s
Contact: George Althoff, Communications Director, 608-261-4504 MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is cautioning investors about schemes related to binary options amid the proliferation of online platforms and a growing number of related investor complaints. A binary option
Contact: Nicole Tieman, 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner submitted the following statement to the congressional record in recognition of Dr. Kenneth K. Lee, a combat-injured Operation Iraqi Freedom and Army veteran. Lee, a native of Brookfield, WI, was
The Assembly kicked off its debate on the biennial budget this afternoon, with Republicans shooting down Dem amendments on their proposed repeal of the prevailing wage. Democrats said the repeal, which would apply to state construction projects, would lower wages
CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D- Madison) made the following statement as the State Assembly begins debate on Assembly Bill 64, the 2017-2019 budget bill. “The state budget is a reflection of our values
Attend this session to hear about the Streetcar project, upcoming construction projects, training opportunities, and career pathways into the building trades from our industry partners. Interviews of qualified candidates will occur for training opportunities after information session. City of Milwaukee/RPP-certified
Contact: Katie Schick, 608-246-5501 Milwaukee – First Lady Tonette Walker kicked off the First Spouses Convening today in Milwaukee and welcomed First Spouses from across the nation to the two-day conference, which focuses on Trauma-Informed Care. “Traumatic experiences and toxic
CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Madison – Today, the State Assembly is debating the 2017-2019 state budget. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) responded with his thoughts on the bill that will be before the Assembly today: “This budget is rigged to
Contact: press@ronkind.org Will bring the community together for food, fun, and to thank Wisconsin Veterans for their service La Crosse, WI – Today, Ron Kind announced that during his 16th Annual Corn Roast on Friday he will recognize Wisconsin veterans Petty Officer Martin Severson, of Sparta, and
Contact: Maria Woldt, director of industry relations Dairy Business Association 608-577-4345 mwoldt@widba.com GREEN BAY, Wis. (Sept. 13, 2017) – A group representing Wisconsin dairy farmers says it agrees with the need for added manure regulations in eastern parts of the state,
This reform will help us achieve universal coverage for everyone and is one of many paths we can take to expand coverage and lower health care costs.
What comes next for progressives has already started with this reminder of the power of the people. The resistance is working. The key next step is bringing this show of force into the voting booth.
Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly will soon face a moment of reckoning: do they reject violence as political discourse from anyone who perpetrates it?
CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@OneWisconsinNow.org (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross released the following statement on a news report Republican Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman may be in line for a job in the Donald Trump administration. “Michael Gableman ran the most racist
Contact: Keith Gaby, kgaby@edf.org, 202-572-3336 Environmental Defense Fund has launched a new TV ad to highlight the need for a fully capable Environmental Protection Agency to protect the health of all Americans. The ad, which will run for three weeks in the Washington D.C., reminds Congress that cutting EPA means
Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today joined House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Vice Chair Linda Sánchez (D-CA) to launch the Jobs for America Task Forces, a unified effort from the House Democratic Caucus to craft a real legislative agenda that
Contact: David Keith (323) 400-8853 david@randybryceforcongress.com CALEDONIA, WI – Today, former Democratic Wisconsin Congressman Dave Obey endorsed Randy Bryce to replace Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District: Paul Ryan has, for far too long, gotten away with his finely tuned act of being a moderate policy wonk, fighting the
CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Senate Budget Committee Chairman Pete Domenici (R-NM): “My first job on Capitol Hill was in the Senate, back when Pete Domenici was Budget Chairman. He was this larger-than-life figure
Contact: Lisa Hagenow, Business Communications Writer lisa.hagenow@schencksc.com 800-236-2246 WISCONSIN – Taureau Group, formerly Schenck M&A Solutions, is hosting an M&A Forum, “Riding the Wave of a Robust M&A Market.” The third annual forum will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in the Lambeau Field Atrium, 1265
Contact: Senator Alberta Darling 1-608-266-5830 Madison – On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate approved an incentive package for Foxconn. State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) issued the following statement. “This is an important step for the future of Wisconsin and our economy. Foxconn will be a transformational $10 billion investment, bringing
Contact: Ben Voelkel: ben_voelkel@ronjohnson.senate.gov WASHINGTON — During an appearance on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Alley’ Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke about his meeting with the president at the White House Tuesday night to discuss clean tax reform. Excerpts from Senator Johnson’s appearance are below, and video can be found here. “I
Contact: George Althoff, Communications Director, 608-261-4504 MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is cautioning investors about schemes related to binary options amid the proliferation of online platforms and a growing number of related investor complaints. A binary option is a type of all-or-nothing investment contract, similar to placing
Contact: Nicole Tieman, 202-225-5101 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner submitted the following statement to the congressional record in recognition of Dr. Kenneth K. Lee, a combat-injured Operation Iraqi Freedom and Army veteran. Lee, a native of Brookfield, WI, was named the 2017 Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year by
The Assembly kicked off its debate on the biennial budget this afternoon, with Republicans shooting down Dem amendments on their proposed repeal of the prevailing wage. Democrats said the repeal, which would apply to state construction projects, would lower wages for Wisconsin workers and encourage out-of-state contractors to flood into
CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell) MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D- Madison) made the following statement as the State Assembly begins debate on Assembly Bill 64, the 2017-2019 budget bill. “The state budget is a reflection of our values and priorities, and the budget we will consider today, like
Attend this session to hear about the Streetcar project, upcoming construction projects, training opportunities, and career pathways into the building trades from our industry partners. Interviews of qualified candidates will occur for training opportunities after information session. City of Milwaukee/RPP-certified candidates preferred. Pre-registration is required, walk-ins are not accepted Call
Contact: Katie Schick, 608-246-5501 Milwaukee – First Lady Tonette Walker kicked off the First Spouses Convening today in Milwaukee and welcomed First Spouses from across the nation to the two-day conference, which focuses on Trauma-Informed Care. “Traumatic experiences and toxic stress affect millions of children, families, and adults in the
CONTACT: Rep. Considine (608) 266-7746 Madison – Today, the State Assembly is debating the 2017-2019 state budget. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) responded with his thoughts on the bill that will be before the Assembly today: “This budget is rigged to give private voucher schools and our wealthier citizens a leg
Contact: press@ronkind.org Will bring the community together for food, fun, and to thank Wisconsin Veterans for their service La Crosse, WI – Today, Ron Kind announced that during his 16th Annual Corn Roast on Friday he will recognize Wisconsin veterans Petty Officer Martin Severson, of Sparta, and Staff Sergeant Louis Ferris, of La Crosse, for their service
Contact: Maria Woldt, director of industry relations Dairy Business Association 608-577-4345 mwoldt@widba.com GREEN BAY, Wis. (Sept. 13, 2017) – A group representing Wisconsin dairy farmers says it agrees with the need for added manure regulations in eastern parts of the state, but only for areas with shallow soils, and says farmers
This reform will help us achieve universal coverage for everyone and is one of many paths we can take to expand coverage and lower health care costs.
What comes next for progressives has already started with this reminder of the power of the people. The resistance is working. The key next step is bringing this show of force into the voting booth.
Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly will soon face a moment of reckoning: do they reject violence as political discourse from anyone who perpetrates it?